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TECHNICAL AND APPLIED STUDIES
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TAS 301W - Introduction to Technical and Applied Studies
Four Quarter Hours
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| Prerequisites:
None. |
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| Course
Overview: This course will introduce technical associate degree holders to baccalaureate studies through an examination of program requirements and goals. An historical overview of the development of various technologies and their influence on Western Civilization will lead to the consideration of the nature of technology and its many societal functions. Within that historical and theoretical context, students will be introduced to various management technologies and theories of leadership, and will be required to assess their individual leadership beliefs and skills.
The shift from a technical professional to a career in management requires a perceptual shift in a multitude of areas. Managers will require other skills such as excellent communication and managerial competencies. This course provides an introduction to the transition from technology competency to organizational leadership through the tools of technology and related skills. |
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| Methods
of Course Instruction:
All material for this course is Web-based. Instructor and students
communicate through e-mail. All assignments are submitted through
the course Web site. |
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Textbooks
and Supplies:
ISBN-13 978-1412941617 Northouse, Peter, Leadership: Theory and Practice, 4th ed., Sage Publications, 2006
...available from EdMap's distance-learning online bookstore. | STUDENTS ARE STRONGLY ADVISED NOT TO BUY TEXTBOOKS UNTIL REGISTERED IN COURSES AS REQUIRED EDITIONS CAN CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. | |
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| Technical Requirements: The following operating systems and browsers are fully tested and supported by Blackboard:
∙ Windows 2000 running Internet Explorer 6 or Firefox 1.0.x
∙ Windows XP running Internet Explorer 6 or Firefox 1.0.x
∙ Macintosh OS 10.3 running Internet Explorer 5.2 or Safari 1.2
Other combinations of operating systems and browsers may be compatible with Blackboard 6.3. However, they have not been fully tested so you may experience problems. |
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| Number
of Lessons:
The course has nine modules (lessons) including a final online examination.
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| Types
of Writing Assignments: Each course module has a number of resources such as reference to chapters in the textbook, reading materials, PowerPoint slides, and Internet sites. You will have writing assignments to turn in, quizzes to take and discussion board posting to make. |
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Examinations:
The on-line final
examination is comprehensive. You will be given one hour to complete the examination.
If you reside near an Ohio University campus, you must take
your examination at the nearest campus. Others can arrange
to have their examinations proctored at another accredited
college or university or, if it is more convenient, at an
accredited local high school. Ohio University reserves the
right to reject a proposed examination supervisor. Detailed
information about examination procedures will be included
with your enrollment material. Examinations
may not be taken by e-mail. |
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Grading
Criteria: Your final grade will be determined by your performance. The total points possible for the course are 500 and breaks down like this:
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Module 1
Module 2
Module 3
Module 4
Module 5
Module 6
Module 7
Module 8
Final
TOTAL |
= 22 pts
= 34 pts
= 42 pts
= 34 pts
= 34 pts
= 46 pts
= 24 pts
= 144 pts
= 20 pts
= 400 pts
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| The following grading scale will be used to determine the final letter grade for the course: |
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94-100%
90-93%
87-89%
84-87%
80-83%
77-79%
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= A
= A−
= B+
= B
= B−
= C+ |
74-76%
60-73%
67-69%
64-66%
60-63%
60 & below |
= C
= C−
= D+
= B
= D−
= F |
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| Enrollment Information: Active Terms: Not term-based; self-paced study. Five months to finish.
Registration Dates: Enroll at any time.
Call Independent and Distance Learning Programs at 1-800-444-2910 if you have questions about this course, the enrollment
process, or Ohio University degree opportunities.
Ohio
Learning Networkers: Always check with your home campus
advisor to make certain that a course from another school
will fulfill your degree requirements.
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